Eve Air Mobility and DHL Supply Chain last week announced a study of key demands and supply chain characteristics for Eve’s eVTOL operation, the primary goal being to explore and understand best practices for supplying operators and service centres with spare parts and inputs.

With an emphasis on batteries and the specific requirements of transport, storage and disposal of those devices, other aspects reviewed will include modes of transportation, frequency, and delivery plan, required logistics partners, potential locations for advanced inventories, physical and technological infrastructure requirements and contingency plans.

“DHL’s expertise in the aeronautical market and other industries, coupled with the innovative mindset of both companies, will be vital to ensure the safe operation of eVTOLs,” said Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Services and Operations Solutions at Eve.

“In addition to offering high-performance logistics, our premise is to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain in line with our purpose of offering more sustainable products and services.”

DHL Supply Chain VP Mauricio Almeida added: “We are contributing all our knowledge and experience to make this another great successful project developed by the Brazilian aerospace industry, with benefits for major cities around the world.”

The study will encompass the distribution of parts and materials required for repairs and maintenance, as well as battery logistics. The companies will also evaluate supply chain management for general supplies to vertiports.

Continuing to achieve significant milestones in the development of its eVTOL, Eve holds the largest backlog in the urban air mobility industry of up to 2,850 aircraft. Among its accomplishments are the creation of distinctive urban air traffic management software and the establishment of a network of services and operational solutions. The first eVTOL deliveries and entry into service are expected as early as 2026.

Earlier this month, Eve Air Mobility’s Board of Directors appointed Johann Bordais, current president and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, as CEO effective from September, while Eve’s co-CEOs, Andre Stein and Jerry DeMuro, remain at Eve with new roles.